SBL Secale cornutum

Other Names: Secale Cor, Spurred Rye, Ergot of Rye
Source: Tincture of fresh spurs collected before harvest

Primary Uses and Indications

Secale Cornutum is a homeopathic remedy effective for circulatory disorders, uterine issues, convulsions, and complaints related to numbness or tingling in extremities. It is particularly beneficial for thin, scrawny individuals with a cachectic appearance and those suffering from chronic nervous irritability or weakness.

Causes & Symptoms Addressed by Secale Cornutum

General Characteristics

• Suitable for elderly patients with shriveled, wrinkled skin and feeble constitution.
• Relieves burning sensations, numbness, and tingling as if ants were crawling on the skin.
• Treats violent spasmodic pains and unsteady gait caused by nervous weakness or circulatory disorders.

Detailed Symptom Relief

Mind and Head

• Fear and Anxiety: Fear of death with great anxiety and moaning.
• Mental State: Stupor, half-sleepy condition, or loss of consciousness.
• Vertigo: Sensation of intoxication or dizziness.
• Headache: Semilateral headache with scalp soreness.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose

• Eyes: Pustular conjunctivitis worsened by warmth and mist.
• Hearing: Hypersensitivity; even slight sounds feel amplified.
• Nose: Watery discharge despite a stuffed sensation.

Mouth and Throat

• Facial Twitching: Muscular twitching begins in the face and spreads across the body.
• Dryness and Swelling: Lips and mouth painfully contracted; dry mouth with thirst.
• Speech: Stammering and weak, indistinct speech.
• Throat Sensation: Burning, tingling, or crawling sensations.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Nausea and Vomiting: Continuous nausea, worsened after eating.
• Abdominal Pains: Burning sensations in the abdomen, often with colic.
• Liver Issues: Enlarged liver with sensitivity to touch.

Stool and Anus

• Constipation: Ineffectual urge to pass stool, or worms expelled with loose stools.

Urinary Complaints

• Incontinence: Dribbling of urine, often seen in elderly individuals.
• Retention or Bloody Urine: Painful urination with pale or bloody urine.

Male Complaints

• Weak memory and exhaustion after coition.
• Numerous involuntary erections, even after coition.

Female Complaints

• Uterine Issues: Regulates uterine contractions during labor when pains are feeble or irregular.
• Postpartum Complaints: For suppressed milk production or false labor pains.

Neck, Back, and Extremities

• Back Pain: Tingling and insensibility, especially in the back.
• Cold Limbs: Pale, cold, and numb extremities, often accompanied by wrinkled skin.
• Convulsions: Jerks or spasmodic movements relieved by stretching.
• Nail Degeneration: Pulp of nails degenerates, causing them to lift.

Skin

• Painful Boils: Small boils that heal slowly.
• Miliary Eruptions: Particularly on the chest and nape of the neck.
• Bluish Discoloration: Swelling and coldness with a bluish hue to the skin.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• No significant side effects when taken as per prescribed dosage.
• Compatible with allopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.

Dosage

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, medicate globules as directed by a homeopathic practitioner.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals.
• Consult a homeopathic practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco during the course of treatment.

Terms and Conditions

• This medicine should be selected based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary depending on individual conditions.
• Always seek medical advice before using this remedy.